AEE MACH6 User manual

Brand: AEE

Model: MACH6

Category: Toys

Type: User manual

AEE MACH6: Professional Leading. Discover endless possibilities with your new AEE MACH6 drone, featuring a powerful flight control system, reliable communication, precise locating, long-lasting power, and intelligent battery management. Experience seamless navigation with the drone's status indicators, including nose LED and drone status lights, providing real-time information on flight mode, GPS signal strength, and system status.

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1.4.2.2 Removal of rope

As shown in figure below:

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2. Aircraft

2.1 Overview of aircraft

The Mach6 aircraft mainly consists of flight control system, communication system, locating system,

power system and intelligent flight battery. The functions of all parts will be introduced in details in this

chapter.

2.2 Flight mode

High Velocity Mode: This mode is the same as the POS HOLD Mode(GPS), the max horizontal flight

speed is increased, and the max speed 75.5ft/s.

POS HOLD Mode: The drone can suspend based on its sensor and its suspension level and position

depend on the satellite locating quality. It is recommended to enter this mode in general operation.Max

speed 59.1ft/s.

ATTI mode: Please use this mode with caution, for the drone can maintain the height but fail to maintain

the horizontal position in this mode and it may have drifting. This mode does not apply to a beginner.

2.3 Navigation and Status Lights

The drone includes nose LED indicator and drone status indicator. As shown in figure below:

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The nose LED indicator shows the nose direction of drone and the white light will be normally on after

the drone is started. The tail LED indicator shows the current status of flight control system. Please

refer to the status of flight control system represented by flickering modes.

2.4 Auto takeoff/landing

The MACH6 drone supports one-key takeoff and landing. Press “One-key takeoff/landing” button and

enter “ ” to set the takeoff height.

Steps of use.

1. Enter “ ” in the main interface of remote control and set the takeoff height in “UAV setting interface

– Takeoff height”. The default takeoff height is 16.4041995(ft); the min. and max. takeoff height are

16.4041995(ft) and 393.7007874(ft) respectively.

2. Once height setting is done, short press “One-button takeoff/landing” button of remote control, the

main interface of remote control will pop up the dialogue box of “Are you sure to enter one-button

takeoff?”; the drone will unlock vertical takeoff and suspend at the designated height.

3. Short press again and the main interface of remote control will pop up dialogue box of “Are you

sure to land?”; the drone will land vertically and lock the propellers automatically.

2.5 One-button route

The MACH6 drone supports one-button auto route mission. Press “One-button route” on remote control

or enter the map to set “ ” “Edit route” “Execute route”.

Steps of use:

Introduction to drone status indicators

Normal status

Power-on self-test

High Velocity Mode

POS HOLD Mode

ATTI mode

Return flight

Upgrade firmware

Compass calibration:

Accelerator calibration:

Battery level alarm

Warning and fault

Battery level alarm

Drone and remote control

signal is lost

During power-on self-test, the tail LED will flicker alternatively in red, yellow, purple and green; it will

become red when self-test is passed

When GPS signal is sufficiently acquired, the Tail LED will be Green. If GPS signal is not sufficient the

LED will be Red.

When GPS signal is sufficiently acquired, the Tail LED will be Green. If GPS signal is not sufficient the

LED will be Red.

The tail LED is normally on in red.

The tail light flickers alternatively between purple and green.

The blue light flickers quickly during upgrade.

Slow flickering from yellow light to green light. When satellite signal is received and locked, the green

light will be normally on; otherwise, the red light will be normally on.

Calibration mode is entered when blue light is on; the blue light flickers during calibration; when calibration

is done, the blue light is normally on; the green light will be normally on when level calibration is done.

Battery level alarm

Drone and remote control signal is lost

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2. When upload is done, short press “One-button route” on remote control, or enter map and press

“Execute route” in “Edit route”, the main interface of remote control will pop up dialogue box “Are

you sure to execute route?”, the drone will unlock automatically and execute the route mission.

Once the mission is completed, the drone will return, land and lock the propellers automatically.

1. Firstly, edit a route mission and upload it to the drone. Please refer to “5.9 Route mission”.

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2.6 Auto return

The Mach 6 supports Return to Hom (RTH) function. The Home Point is defined point at which the GPS

signal is acquired. When the communication signal is lost between the remote and the drone, RTH is

initiated automatically. The Mach 6 supports 4 RTH modes, one button return, low battery alert return,

mission completion return, and control signal loss return.

2.6.2 Low battery return (auto calculation function will be further added)

The low battery return can be set in “ ” and the drone will return automatically in case of low battery.

2.6.1 One-button return

Press “One-button return” key on remote control to trigger one-button return. The user may use one-

button return function when the drone is beyond the visible range and the nose direction is unknown.

Return height: When drone height is lower than 49 ft, the drone will firstly climb to the height of 49ft and

then start returning. When drone height is over 49ft, the drone will return directly at the current height.

During return, the drone’s flight mode will become “return”; meanwhile, the tail green light and purple

light will flicker alternatively. The user can quit the return mode through “Flight mode switch” on the

remote control, to control the drone again.

Note: 1. It is recommended to enter the middle position (POS HOLD Mode) after flight mode is switched.

2. If the switch is pulled to down position (ATTI Mode), pay close attention to the drone to avoid safety

accident.

As the default setting, the return when the first-level alarm is triggered, or the drone will land when

the second-level alarm is triggered. This function can be changed through user setting, and the drone

will have corresponding actions after 3-5s when reaching the set alarm threshold of battery level. The

user can stop the first-level alarm action through mode switch to control the drone again. However,

if the first-level alarm is stopped, the set action will not be executed; instead, remote control will have

prompt and buzzing and the tail light of drone will flicker slowly in red. The second-level alarm action

is compulsory and cannot be stopped, but the user can control the flying of drone to land at safe place.

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Note: 1. Make sure to inspect the battery level prior to takeoff, to make sure the drone can finish the

mission. In case of low battery, please replace the battery in time to make sure the drone can land

safely.

2. When it prompts “First-level alarm of battery level” while the drone is flying within visible range,

please return and land the drone in time.

3. While the drone is flying beyond the visible range, pay close attention to the battery level and return

in advance in case of low battery, to make sure the drone can return and land safely, and avoid over

discharging of battery for further use.

2.6.3 Mission completion auto return

Upon finishing execution of all route missions, the drone will return to HOME point (takeoff point)

automatically.

2.6.4 Control failure return

When the drone is disconnected from remote control for 3s, the drone will return automatically. If

signal is reconnected during return, the user can switch the mode (switch to middle position (POS

HOLD Mode) to stop the return mode. When the drone’s return is stopped, it will suspend at the local

place, and the user may press “One-button return” to make the drone return.

2.7 Radar avoidance function

The drone is fitted with millimeter wave radar obstacle-avoidance function at front side, to prevent

damage of drone due to obstacles when it flies forwards.

Note: The radar is fitted at the front end of drone only. There’s no radar at the left, right and rear side.

2.7.1 Distance setting and prompt information are as follows:

Stop forward flight: Distance limit: 0~32.8ft; when obstacle occurs within distance of 32.8ft, the drone

will stop forward flight, but it can fly to the left, right and back or climb. If obstacles are detected at the

left or right side, the drone can fly backwards or climb only.

Distance prompt information:

The color includes green, yellow and red; the indicator will become red when obstacle occurs within

32.8ft, become yellow when obstacle occurs within 33ft and 65.6ft, or become green when obstacle

occurs within 131ft; meanwhile, the drone will decelerate, in order to stop within distance of 32.8ft

during high-speed flying forwards.

The prompt area is divided into 3 areas: When observed from the front side, the detection angle 112°

is divided into 3 small areas which are about 37° respectively; the prompt area will show corresponding

colors and distances when obstacles occur at different distance in the corresponding area. Note: The

data will show the min. distance only.

Dead zone of detection:

The current dead zone of radar detection is about 5.25ft, and no distance prompt will be provided

if distance is less than 5.25ft;

Schematic Diagram

for Distance Data and

Color Area of Radar

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When obstacle (pay attention to dead zone) occurs within distance of 6.5616798(ft) at front of drone,

the takeoff will be locked and the interface of remote control will prompt obstacle within 6.5616798(ft);

Not: 1. The radar function is enabled in “POS HOLD Mode” only; in this flight mode, the user may enable

or disable the radar.

2. The radar will be disabled automatically in “ATTI Mode” and the user should use the drone with

caution in this mode.

2.8 RTK

2.8.1 System composition

Drone, remote control and RTK base station

2.8.2 Use process

Put the three components, i.e. drone, remote control and RTK base station, at the open and unblocked

outdoor space, turn on them respectively and check their working status.

2.8.3 Drone

Once the drone is started, the general satellite and high-accuracy satellite locating and searching function

will work simultaneously; when satellite is located and locked, the tail light of drone will become green;

the flight control system will compare the satellite searching quality and effect, and have auto switching

between GPS- general mode and RTK high-accuracy locating mode; the status light at drone end has

no prompt, and the locating status and mode can be viewed from the remote control;

Remote control

The remote control should clearly indicate the information, such as satellite locating mode, status and

satellite quantity. The details are as follow:

GPS mode (general):

a. Mode display: GPS logo is marked at the upper left corner of current satellite icon;

b. Locating status: The icon, letter and figure will become grey when it is not located, or become green

when it is located.

c. Satellite quantity: Maintain the existing display mode and have real-time display of satellite quantity.

RTK mode (high accuracy):

a. Mode display: The RTK-R (real-time RTK) and RTK-N (network RTK) are marked at the upper left

corner of current satellite icon.

b. Locating status: The icon, letter and figure will become grey when it is not located, or become blue

when it is located.

c. Satellite quantity: Maintain the existing display mode and have real-time display of satellite quantity.

2.8.4 Schematic diagram for icon position of remote control is as follows:

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2.9 Point selection flight

Select the flight point in map setting. For details, please refer to “5.9.7 Point selection operation”.

Note: The fly height must be set properly while using this function.

3.2 Functions

1. Battery level display: The battery has battery level indicator to show its current battery level.

2. Balanced charge protection: It can balance the voltage of internal battery cell automatically, in order

to protect the battery.

3. Overcharge protection: The battery will stop charge automatically for overcharge may damage the

battery severely.

Note: Make sure to fully charge the intelligent battery before use.

3.1 Introduction

As an intelligent battery that is designed specifically for MACH6, the battery has self-heating function

to get adapted to cold places. With good judgment strategy, the battery can monitor the local and total

status, prompt and handle the faults. The intelligent battery must be charged by the specific charger

provided by AEE.

The charger has six jacks, which can charge six batteries at the same time. (Note: Two charging

cables are included as standard)

3. Intelligent Battery

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4. Power-off protection: When battery is turned on, but no electrical device is connected, the battery

will enter power-off (shutdown) status within 5min, in order to maintain its battery level.

5. Communication: The real-time battery information can be viewed in the setting of remote control,

such as battery voltage, current, battery level and charging times.

Note: Please read the Manual, disclaimer and rules on battery surface carefully and follow them strictly

before use; otherwise, the consequences caused therefrom should be undertaken by the user.

3.3 Use of intelligent battery

3.3.1 Intelligent battery on/off

Intelligent battery on: firstly short press the on/off button once when intelligent battery is off and then

long press it for over 2s, to turn on the battery. When battery is on, the power indicator will be on in

turns and the green indicator will be normally on. The power indicator shows current battery level.

Intelligent battery off: firstly short press the on/off button once when intelligent battery is off and then

long press it for over 2s, to turn off the battery. When intelligent battery is off, the power indicator will

be off in turns.

3.4 View battery level

Short press the on/off button once to view the current battery level when intelligent battery is off.

3.4.1 The power indicator can display the battery level during charging/discharging. The definition of

indicator is as follows:

3.4.2 Charging

1. Connect AC power to AC power supply.

2. Connect intelligent battery and charger when intelligent battery is on or off.

3. Under charging status, the battery level indicator of intelligent battery will flicker circularly and indicate

the current battery level.

4. The intelligent battery is fully charged when all battery indicators are off. Please disconnect the

intelligent battery from charger and unplug the charger plug, to complete the charging.

5. The intelligent battery, which is hot after completion of flight, must be cooled to room temperature

before being charged.

Note: Make sure the intelligent battery is off before pushing it in or out from the drone. Do NOT insert

or unplug the battery when the battery is on.

“■” “ ” “ ”

Discharge state charging

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 instruct

■ ■ ■ ■ 80~100%

■ ■ ■ 60~80%

■ ■ 40~60%

■ 20~40%

Less than 20%

Slow flashing: once every 1 second, fast flashing: once every 0.5 second. The charging status is flashing

in the form of a marquee

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4 instruct

■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■

■

Abnormal battery

99~100%

80~99%

60~80%

40~60%

Less than

20~40%

Abnormal battery

LED indicator is normally on Indicates that the LED

light flashes slowly

Indicates that the LED

light flashes quickly

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99~100%

80~99%

60~80%

40~60%

Less than

20~40%

“ ” “ ”

Indicates that the LED

light flashes slowly

Indicates that the LED

light flashes quickly

3.4.3 The indicator definition during charging is as follows:

3.4.3.1 Details of charging completion:

Once charging is done, the LED indicator of charger will turn green from red. Please disconnect the

charger from battery according to the following sequence, to avoid short circuit due to accidental

contact between positive and negative pole.

1. Firstly, turn off the charger and remove the plug of external power wire;

2. Unplug the charging wire on battery;

Note: 1. The intelligent battery must be charged by the specific charger provided by AEE; otherwise,

the consequences should not be undertaken by AEE.

2. In order to avoid short circuit caused by accidental contact of anode and cathode charging connector,

battery damage or other safety accidents, it is strictly prohibited to remove charging from the charger

before turning off the power switch. It is recommended to charge the battery in fire-proof place and

take proper protection measures; it is forbidden to charge the battery indoors.

3.4.4 Charging protection indicator

3.4.5 Notes of using intelligent battery

1. Do not remove or reassemble the battery.

2. Do not short circuit the battery or connect it in reverse electrode.

3. Do not use near heat sources.

4. Do not put the battery into water or wet it.

5. Do not charge near fire or under direct sunlight.

6. Do not crush or throw it.

7. Do not use the battery under the condition of serious damage or deformation.

8. No reverse charging or over discharging (otherwise, it may cause battery bulging, leakage, cell

breakdown, even explosion, etc.)

9. It is forbidden to open or disassemble the battery.

10. Waste batteries should be recycled for environmental protection.

3.4.6 Maintenance & transport of intelligent battery

1. If the battery is not used for a long time, it is recommended to take out the battery and place it

separately and charge and discharge it every 3 months. First, discharge the battery to 3.75V,

then fill it to 4.2V, and finally put it to 3.85V to store the cell (single chip) to maintain the battery

performance and extend the service life of the battery.

2. For safety concern, the battery should be discharged in advance during transport. Discharge the

single piece to 3.75V~3.8V.

“■”

Battery Level Indicator

LED1 LED2 LED3 LED4

Current Battery Level

■

■ ■

■ ■ ■

□ □ □ □

LED indicator is normally on

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4.1 Illustration and functional introduction of remote control parts and drone parts As shown below:

Model of remote control: Y12

4. Illustration and Functional Introduction of

Remote Control and Drone Parts

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No.Category

Flight mode switch

Three-

speed

toggle type

UPHigh Velocity Mode

Middle: POS HOLD Mode (GPS)

Down: ATTI Mode

Left joystick Universal

joystick Control the throttle and the heading

One button take-off/landing Push-button One button take-off/landing

One button route Push-button After setting the route, one button controls the drone to fly

according to the route.

One button return Push-button When the drone has a normal flight, one button controls it

to make autonomous return.

Route suspended/resumed Push-button Press the button to suspend the route, and then press it

again to resume the route

Switch camera mode Toggle type

Top level: Lock the lens

Low level: lens back to center

Mid level: Camera follow

Right joystick Universal

joystick Control the flight forward & backward and to left & right

Camera button Push-button Short press to start airborne photo taking

Video button Push-button Short press to start/stop airborne video

Payload key Push-button Payload power on/off

Navigate light button Push-button Navigation light on/off

Power button Push-button

Push-button

Short press once, long press for 3S to turn on/off the power,

and a prompt sound will be given when the power is started

successfullyForced off: Short press once, and then long

press it for 5~10s

Button response indicator LED light It indicates whether the corresponding button works

System indicator LED light If the system works properly, the LED light will flash.

Communication failure light LED light If the communication between the remote control and the

drone is interrupted, the light will be red.

Battery alarm light LED light When the battery is low, the light will be red.

Charging indicator

Zoom control button

LED light The light will be red during battery charging while the light

will be blue when the battery is fully charged

Power button response

indicator LED light It indicates whether the corresponding button works

Digital video transmission

antenna interface

Mark "+" for zooming in images, mark "-" for zooming out

images

Digital HD video antenna

TypeQty. Brief description

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4.2 Illustration of drone parts

As shown in figure below:

Push-button

L1/R1

Net port Network cable interface

SD insertion port SD card slot

Payload down control Control the payload bay

Payload up control Control the payload tilt

Pitching control of the gimbal

Control the gimbal pitching, up means nose-up and down means nose-down

Reservation function button Up: reservation function

Down: reservation function

Gimbal course control Gimbal course key (30) + gimbal pitch key (28), left for top,

right for bottom

HDMI HD image transmission interface

USB Software upgrade interface and external device

DCIN Charger interface

Radio antenna interface Radio antenna

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5.1 Operation of remote control

Operation mode of remote control

5. Remote Control

5.2 Remote control on/off

The Y12 remote control has a built-in high-performance large-capacity battery (5,600 mAh), which

can work continuously for three hours. The current battery level can be checked through the remote

control indicator. Turn on the remote control according to the following steps:

1. Short press once to view the battery level. If battery level is low, please charge the remote control.

2. Short press and then long press for 3s to turn on the remote control. When remote control is turned

on, the buzzer will have “Di – Di– Di– Di– Di” sound from low to high level, and the 8 LED indicators

will be on in turns.

3. After use of the drone, short press twice and the screen of remote control will pop up dialogue box

“power off, restart” for selection. For any special condition, short press and then long press for 5~10s

to turn off by force.

The operation above is as shown below:

Motor

Foldable arm L

Landing gear

Foldable arm R

Mount interface

RTK

Gimbal

Foldable arm L

Lock

Foldable arm R

Antenna

Positive propeller

Power switch

Counter propeller

Battery lock

Battery

Foldable arm L Foldable arm R

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5.3 Battery level of remote control

5.3.1 Low battery alarm of remote control

5.3.2 Check the battery voltage of remote control

Power detection before starting: short press the power button of the remote control, and the state on

the left shows the current power of the remote control, as shown in the following table:

Low battery

alarm（15%)

Beep…beep…beep…

(continuous)

Remote control prompts“

remote control low battery ”

The battery level icon of remote control

on main screen becomes red from white

Low battery alarm of remote control Y12

Battery level of Y12 remote control

Power ≥75%

50% ≤ Power <75%

25%≤ Power50%

Power25%

Status light display (blue light)

Four status lights are on

Three status lights are on

Two status lights are on

One status light is on

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5.4 Drone operation

Operation definition

As shown below:

Front

(nose)

Rear

(tail)

Left Right

5.3.3 Remote control charging

The user can charge the remote control with a standard charger. Charging is as shown below:

Charging indicator Charging status

Red light Charging...

Blue light Charging completed

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AEE MACH6 User manual

Brand: AEE

Model: MACH6

Category: Toys

Type: User manual

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